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Credit Terminology
How Credit Terminology Helps You
Credit terminology is important in continuing education because it allows learners to track their progress and ensure that they are meeting the requirements for their profession. ASPIRE's learning experiences have specific credits that are earned by learners, which can help complete a program or maintain a certification or licensure. By understanding credit terminology, learners can make sure that they are enrolling in courses that will earn them the credits they need. Make the most of your learning by understanding what each credit means and how it helps you.
Credit Glossary
ACE - American Council on Education Credit
Type: Professional Credit
Awarding Organization: American Council on Education
Description: ACE credits are used to "recognize and quantify the value of learning experiences from various non-traditional sources," they are referring to the process of evaluating and assigning college-level credit to educational and training programs that are not part of the traditional academic curriculum offered by colleges and universities.
What are ACE Credits typically used for? Assigning ACE Credits, learning experiences from non-traditional sources receive a formal recognition that holds value in the context of higher education.
Careers: A wide range of industries and professions where certified expertise aligns with college-level learning.
Where can I find these credits?
- Business
- Education
- IT
ACE - American Council on Exercise
Type: Professional Credit
Awarding Organization: American Council on Exercise
Description: ACE credits are used to "recognize and quantify the value of learning experiences from various non-traditional sources," they are referring to the process of evaluating and assigning college-level credit to educational and training programs that are not part of the traditional academic curriculum offered by colleges and universities.
How can I earn the certification? Assigning ACE Credits, learning experiences from non-traditional sources receive a formal recognition that holds value in the context of higher education.
Careers: A wide range of industries and professions where certified expertise aligns with college-level learning.
Maintain Certification:
- Business
- Education
- IT
A-CSM-Advanced Certified Scrum Master Certification
Type: Professional Certification
Awarding Organization: Scrum Alliance
Description: certification offered by Scrum Alliance to practitioners who have at least a year's experience as a Scrum Master and want to enhance their skills.
How can I earn this certification? To earn this certification, you must meet the following criteria:
- Hold a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification with the Scrum Alliance.
- Accept the A-CSM License Agreement and complete your Scrum Alliance membership profile.
- Have at least 12 months of work experience specific to the accountability of scrum master or product owner (within the past five years.)
- Attend a minimum 14-16-hour A-CSM or A-CSPO course. You may find in-person, live online, and/or mentoring courses.
Careers: Agile Coach, Project Manager, Scrum Master, Transformation Manager Agile Coaching, Team Leadership, Project and Program Management, Organizational Change Mangement, Consulting and Training, Product Mangement and Ownership, Business Analysis, Software Development and Engineering.
Maintaining Certification: Maintain your A-CSM by earning Scrum Education Units (SEUs) and renewing your certification every two years.
A-CSPO- Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner Certification
Type: Professional Certification
Awarding Organization: Scrum Alliance
Description: certification provides advanced education to Product Owners juggling multiple business opportunities
How can I earn this certification?
- You will be asked to accept the A-CSPO License Agreement and complete your Scrum Alliance membership profile.
- Hold a Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) certification with the Scrum Alliance.
- Attend a certified A-CSPO educational offering to gain techniques that expand into managing stakeholders, product discovery, and advanced Product Backlog management.
- Have at least 12 months of work experience specific to the role of Product Owner (within the past five years).
Careers: Product Manager, Scrum Product Manager, Product Manager, Agile Product Management, Product Ownership, Agile Coaching and Consulting, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Business Analysis, Project Mangement, Digital and IT Services, Healthcare, and Education.
Maintaining Certification: Maintain your A-CSPO by earning Scrum Education Units (SEUs) and renewing your certification every two years.
AMA PCM - American Management Association Professional Certified Marketer
Type: Professional Certification
Awarding Organization: American Marketing Association
Description: An advanced certification program for marketing professionals administered by the American Marketing Association- the largest organization for marketing professionals.
How can I earn this certification?Careers: Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Management, and Content Marketing.
Maintain Certification:
- https://www.ama.org/how-to-maintain-your-professional-certified-marketer-pcm-certification-and-record-ceus/
- Maintain your Certification you must pay the fee of $75.
- Renew your certification every three years, beginning when you initially pass the certification exam and become certified.
- You must earn and report a minimum number of 30 CEUs for three- year Certification period.
aPHR-Associate Professional in Human Resources Certification
Type: Professional Certification
Awarding Organization: Human Resource Standard Institute (HRSI)
Description: first-ever HR certification designed for two distinct types of individuals: human resources professionals who are just beginning their HR career journey and non-HR professionals.
How can I earn this certification: no HR experience is required since this is a knowledge-based credential.
Careers: Human Resources
Maintaining Certification:
- https://www.hrci.org/certifications/individual-certifications/aphr#Recertification%20Information
- Your aPHR certification is valid for three years after testing.
- To maintain your aPHR credential, you must earn 45 recertification credits over a three-year time span or retake the exam.
- Exam Fee $300.00
APTD - Associate Professional in Talent Development Certification
Type: Professional Certification
Awarding Organization: Associate Talent Development
Description: is a professional certification for TD professionals with at least three- five years of experience. Certification for talent development professionals who are in the early part of their careers or whose professional roles and aspirations are focused on a few areas of expertise.
How can I earn this certification?
- At least three years of professional work experience the talent development field or related discipline (related disciplines include human resources, higher education or similar)
- Completed 28 hours of professional development in talent development within the last three years.
- ATD Master Series program
Careers: Training and Development Specialists, Human Resources, Business Managers, Learning and Development Managers, Instructional Designers, Talent Development Managers, Organizational Development Specialists, Coaches and Mentors, eLearning Director, and Performance Improvement Specialists.
Maintaining Certification:
- https://www.td.org/certification
- The APTD credentials are valid for three years.
- APTDs must earn 40 recertification points every three years to maintain their credential.
- Recertification points may be earned through a variety of activities including continuing education on topics outlined in the Talent Development Capability Model.
- Credential holders may enter professional development activities into the ATD Certification portal throughout their certification cycle.
- A recertification application must be submitted through the ATD Certification portal during the 3-month period before expiration.
- The recertification fee is $150 for APTDs.
ATD CI-Association for Talent Development Certification Institute
Type: Professional Credit
Awarding Organization: ATD Certification Institute
Description: ATD CI is responsible for the development, administration, and governance for ATD’s credentialing program, including the (APTD) and (CPTD) credentials
What are ATD CI credits used for?
- setting talent development industry standards
- providing an independent assessment of those standards through testing
- supporting career paths through a flexible stackable credentialing framework
- ensuring recognition for those who have earned the certification.
- recognizing continued professional development through certification maintenance
Careers: Human Resources and Instructional Designer
Where can I find these credits:
- Business
- Data Science and Technology
- Healthcare and Medical Careers
- Leadership Management Skills
- Personal Development
BA PDUs-Business Acumen Professional Development Unit Credit
Type: Professional Credit
Awarding Organization: Project Management Institute
Description: is a professional development unit that covers the knowledge and skills related to the industry or organization that a project manager. It is one of the three categories of the PMI Talent Triangle, along with power skills and ways of working. PMI-certified professionals need to earn at least 8 PDUs in business acumen to maintain their certification status.
What is BA PDUs Credits typically used for? credit is a unit of measurement used to quantify the professional development activities that individuals engage in to maintain and enhance their skills and knowledge in various fields, such as project management, business analysis, and other professional domains.
Careers: Project Manager, Sales Manager, Marketing Manager, Finacial Analyst, Director of Operations, and Consultant.
Where can I find these credits: Project Management
CAPM-Certified Associate in Project Management
Type: Professional Certification
Awarding Organization: Project Management Institute
Description: is an entry level certification designed for individuals who are new to project management or who want to demonstrate their understanding of project management principles and concepts.
How can I earn this certification?
- Have a secondary degree, such as a high school diploma, GED (general educational development), or global equivalent
- Have at least 23 hours of project management education completed before the exam (PMI’s online Project Management Basics course can help fulfill this requirement)
Careers: Project Management
Maintaining Certification:
- PMI member renewal fee is $60 and non-member fee is $150.
- Must participate in the CCR Program and renewal of certifications.
- renewal cycle is every 3 years.
- Must earn PDUs to actively maintain their PMI certifications.
- PDUs can be earned through various professional development activities that center around education(9 PDUS) and giving back to the Profession (6).
CB- Certified Bookkeeper
Type: Professional Certification
Awarding Organization: The National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers (NACPB)
Description: The Bookkeeping Certification is accredited by the National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers (NACPB). The Certification is recognized throughout the United States and its properties.
How can I earn this certification?
- You obtain Bookkeeping Certification by completing the Accounting Fundamentals course and passing the Uniform Bookkeeping Certification Examination.
Careers: Accountant, Auditors, Bookkeeper, Budget Analyst, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Mangers, and Payroll Processing Manager.
Maintaining Certification:
- no process for recertification
- Non-member fee $100
- Member fee $80 (NACPB)
CBAP-Certified Business Analysis Professional
Type: Professional Certification
Awarding Organization: International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)
Description: professional certification for individuals with extensive business analysis (BA) experience.
How can I earn this certification?
- Complete a minimum of 7,500 hours of Business Analysis Work experience in the last 10 years.
- Within this experience, a minimum of 900 hours completed in 4 of the 6 BABOK® Guide Knowledge Areas, for a total of at least 3,600 of the required 7,500 total
- Complete a minimum of 35 hours of Professional development in the last 4 years
- Provide two references
- Agree to Code of Conduct
- Agree to Terms and Conditions
- Pass the exam.
- https://www.iiba.org/business-analysis-certifications/cbap/
Careers: Hybrid Business Analysis professionals, Project Manager, Testers, Quality Assurance (QA), Transformation Managers and Designers.
Maintaining Certification:
- https://www.iiba.org/business-analysis-certifications/recertification/
- Earn a minimum of 60 Continuing Development Units (CDUs) every three years from your Date of Certification.
- Enter your hours into the BA Development Log
- Pay recertification fee.
- Submit recertification application.
CBDA- Business Data Analytics Certification
Type: Professional Certification
Awarding Organization: International Institute of Business Analysis
Description: a certification for Business professionals who have 2-3 years of data analysis initiatives.
How can I earn this certification? The primary aim of this certification is to validate your knowledge and skills in various aspects of business data analytics. This includes tasks such as exploring and visualizing data, creating models, analyzing statistics, developing predictive models, and solving problems through data-driven approaches.
Careers: Business Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, and Data Scientist.
Maintaining Certification:
- Earn a minimum of 20 Continuing Development Units (CDUs).
- Enter your hours into the BA Development Log
- Pay recertification fee.
- Submit recertification application.
CCNA-Cisco Certified Network Associate
Type: Professional Certification
Awarding Organization:
Description: a certification offered by Cisco Systems and focuses on networking knowledge and skills.
How can I earn this certification? CCNA certification validates the foundational skill required for network administrators, engineers, and technicians. It demonstrates an individual ability to configure, manage, and troubleshoot network devices and connections.
Careers: Network Administrators, Network Engineers, Technical Support Specialists, and IT Technicians.
Maintaining Certification: Business, IT and Government
CCSP-Cloud Security Professional
Type: Professional Certification
Awarding Organization:
Description: is offered and focuses on cloud security. It covers cloud computing models, cloud architecture, governance, risk management, and compliance.
How can I earn this certification? demonstrate your abilities in Cloud Security design, Architecture, Service orchestration, and operations.
Careers: IT, Cyber Security, Cloud Architect, Cloud Engineer, Cloud Consult, Systems Architect, and Security Administrator.
Maintaining Certification: Business, Education IT, Government
CPTD- Certified Professional in Talent Development
Type: Professional Certification
Awarding Organization:
Description: CPTD certification: is a professional certification for Talent Development professionals with at least five years of experience.
How can I earn this certification? for professionals who have five years of related work experience and should have deep knowledge and experience applying the principles for enhancing employee talent development.
Careers: Learning and Development Manager, Talent Development Specialists, Training Director, Performance Consultant, Organizational Development Practitioner, Corporate Trainer, E-Learning Developer, and Training Coordinator.
Maintaining Certification: Business and Education
CEU-Continuing Education Unit
Type: Professional Credit: credit is a standardized unit of measurement used to quantify the amount of continuing education or professional development completed by individuals in various careers and industries. Continuing Education Unit (CEU) is defined as 10 contact hours (1 hour = 60 minutes) of participation in an organized continuing education experience.
Awarding Organization:
Description:
What are CEU Credits typically used for? The primary purpose of the CEU is to provide a permanent record of the individuals who have completed one or more non-credit educational experiences.
Careers: Healthcare, Education, Technology, Engineering, Business and Mangement, Legal and Law Enforcement, Finance, Social Work and Counseling, Architecture, Real Estate, Fitness and Wellness, Marketing and Advertising, Public Relations, Nonprofit and etc.
Where can I find these credits: Business, Healthcare, IT, and Non-profit
CFRE-Certified Fund-Raising Executive
Type:
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Description: credit required for individuals who hold the Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) certification. credit is a unit of measurement used to quantify the professional development activities that individuals engage in to maintain and enhance their skills and knowledge in various fields, such as project management, business analysis, and other professional domains.
How can I earn this certification? The CFRE certification is a globally recognized credential for fundraising professionals.
Careers: Fundraising, Development Directors/Managers, Annual Giving Managers, Campaign Directors, Nonprofit Executive Directors/CEOs, Prospect Researcher's, Grant Writers, and Donor Relations.
Maintaining Certifications: Non-Profit and Finance
CFP-Certified Financial Planner
Type: Professional Certification
Awarding Organization
Description: are commonly used in fields accounting, finance, and other professionals that require ongoing learning to stay current with industry regulations, best practices, and emerging trends.
How can I earn this certification? The CFRE certification is a globally recognized credential for fundraising professionals.
Careers: Financial Advisors, Wealth Managers, Investment Advisors, Retirement Planners, Estate Planners, Tax Professionals, Insurance Advisors, Financial Consultants, Financial Planners, and Family Office Advisors. The CFP certification is relevant to a range of careers within the financial services industry.
Maintaining Certification: Business, Finance, Education, and IT
CGBP- Certified Global Business Professional Program
Type: Professional Certification
Awarding Organization: certification is widely recognized as the standard of excellence in expertise and professionalism in international trade.
How can I earn this certification? credits are used in four primary domains Global Business Management
Careers: Global Business Management, Global Marketing, Supply Chain Management, and Trade Finance.
Maintaining Certification: Business, IT, and Manufacturing
CGRC-Certified Governance, Risk, and Compliance
Type:
Awarding Organization
Description: a certification that helps compliance professionals manage company risk and follow ethical guidelines.
How can I earn this certification? used to demonstrate your expertise in governance, risk management, and compliance, which are crucial in various fields, including Cybersecurity, audit, and IT Management.
Careers: IT, Cybersecurity, Security Analyst, Quality Assurance Manager, IT Risk Manager, and IT Auditor.
Maintaining Certification: Cybersecurity, Data Science and IT
CIA-Certified Internal Auditor
Type:
Awarding Organization:
Description: is offered by the Institute of Internal Auditors and is designed for professionals working in the field of internal auditing.
How can I earn this certification? is designed to validate knowledge and skills required for effective internal auditing and assurance. The professional must assess risks, evaluate controls, and provide valuable insights to improve an organization's operations and processes.
Careers: Internal Auditors, Risk Managers, Compliance Officers, and internal control analysis.
Maintaining Certification: Business, Data Science, and Technology
CIPP-Certified Information Privacy Professionals
Type: Professional Certification
Awarding Organization:
Description: focuses heavily on privacy laws and regulations—is further broken down based upon jurisdictional reach.
How can I earn this certification?
What are CIPP Credits typically used for? expert in the laws and regulations covering the protection of personal data, including how those regulations are applied.
Careers: Privacy Officer, Privacy Compliance Manager, Data Privacy Manager, Privacy Analyst, and Cyber Legal Advisor.
Maintaining Certification: Business, IT, and Data Science.
CISA-Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Type: Professional Certification
Awarding Organization:
Description: certification for information systems audit, control, and assurance professionals.
How can I earn this certification? CISA certification demonstrates expertise in auditing, control, and assurance of information systems.
Careers: IT Audit, IT governance, risk management, and cybersecurity roles.
Maintaining Certification: Cybersecurity, Data Science and Technology
CISM-Certified Information Security Manager
Type: Professional Certification
Awarding Organization:
Description: a certification by ISACA, focusing on Information Security Management.
How can I earn this certification? certified professionals in managing and governing enterprise information security programs. It emphasizes risk management and aligning security with business goals.
Careers: Information Risk Management, Security Managers, Security Consultants, and overseeing Security programs.
Maintaining Certification: Business and IT
CISSP-Certified Information Systems Security Professional
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Description: is ideal for experienced security practitioners, managers and executives interested in proving their knowledge across a wide array of security practices and principles.
How can I earn this certification? a professional who have a minimum of five years of direct full-time security work experience.
Careers: Chief Information security officer, Director of security, IT Director/Manager, Security Systems Engineer, Security Analyst and Network Architect.
Maintaining Certification: Business, Data Science, and IT
CLE-Continuing Legal Education
Type:
Awarding Organization
Description: CLE credits are units of measurement used to quantify the hours or units of professional education completed by attorneys and legal professionals to maintain their licenses and stay updated with changes in the legal field.
What are CLE Credits typically used for? CLE is a mandatory requirement in many jurisdictions to ensure that lawyers continue to enhance their legal knowledge and skills throughout their careers.
Careers: Attorneys, Judges, Legal Consultants, Legal Educators, Corporate Counsel, Government Attorneys, Legal Researchers.
Where can I find these credits: Education
CME-Continuing Medical Education
Type:
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Description: consists of educational activities which serve to maintain, develop, or increase the knowledge, skills, and professional performance and relationships that a physician uses to provide services for patients, the public, or the profession.
What are CME Credits typically used for? CME credits are important to physicians because some states require a specified number of credits annually to maintain medical licenses, and because most hospitals require a specified number of credits for their physicians to remain credentialed to see patients.
Careers: Public healthcare, Doctor, Physicians, Physican assistant, Healthcare Administrators and allied health professionals all requiring continuing medical education annually.
Where can I find these credits: Healthcare
CPE-Continuing Professional Education
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Description: credit is a unit of measurement used to quantify the hours or units of professional education that individuals in certain fields complete to maintain their licensure, certifications, or memberships in professional organizations.
What are CPE Credits typically used for? credit is a unit of measurement used to quantify the hours or units of professional education that individuals in certain fields complete to maintain their licensure, certifications, or memberships in professional organizations.
Careers: CPE applies to various industries, including accounting, finance, healthcare, law, technology education, human resources, IT, Project Management, Marketing, Quality Management, and more.
Where can I find these credits: Business, Education, Healthcare, and IT
CRISC- Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control
Type: Professional Certification
Description: a certification for professional's skills and knowledge in identifying and managing It and business risks, implementing and maintaining information systems controls memberships in professional organizations
How can I earn this certification? it's used for professionals to help organizations identify, evaluate and manage IT- related risks that could impact business operations, data security, and regulatory compliance.
Careers: IT Risk Managers, Information Security Managers, IT Auditors, Compliance Officers, Chief Information Security Officers, IT Governance Managers, and IT Consultants.
Maintaining Certification: Business, IT and Cybersecurity
CSM-Certified Scrum Master
Type:
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Description: This certification is for individuals who want to become effective Scrum Masters, responsible for ensuring that the Scrum team follows the Scrum framework and processes. A Scrum Master helps the team work together smoothly and removes any obstacles they may encounter.
How can I earn this certification? variety of fields and careers were Agile methodologies.
Careers: Information Technology and Software Development, Project Management, Product Management, Consulting and Coaching, Business Analysis, and Quality Assurance.
Maintaining Certification: Business, Education, and IT
DASM-Disciplined Agile Scrum Master
Type: Professional Certification
Awarding Organization:
Description: certification is for experienced Scrum Masters who want to take their skills to a higher level within the Disciplined Agile framework. designed to validate an individual's expertise in the field of product innovation and development.
How can I earn this certification? applicable to individuals working as Scrum Masters in environments and scrum practices.
Careers: Disciplined Agile Scrum Master and Agile Team Facilitator.
Maintaining Certification: Business, IT, and Project Management
DASSM-Disciplined Agile Senior Scrum Master
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Description: certification is for experienced Scrum Masters who want to on more strategic responsibilities and guild Agile transformations.
How can I earn this certification? relevant for seasoned Scrum Masters in the IT field.
Careers: Senior Scrum Master, Agile Coach, and Agile Team Lead.
Maintaining Certification: Business, IT, and Project Management
DAC-Disciplined Agile Coach
Type: Profesional
Awarding Organization:
Description: certification is designed to validate an individual's expertise in the field of product innovation and development. prepares individuals to coach and mentor Agile teams and assist organizations in their Agile transformation journeys.
How can I earn this certification? Professionals engaged in guiding teams and organizations in adopting Agile practices. Fields- Consultants and Agile Coaches. applicable to individuals working as Scrum Masters in environments and scrum practices.
Careers: Agile Coach, Transformation Coach, and Agile Consultant.
Maintaining Certification: Business, IT, and Project Management
DAVSC- Disciplined Agile Value Stream Consultant
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Description: focuses on understanding value stream and portfolio management.
How can I earn this certification? This certification is relevant for professionals who work in large enterprises organizational leadership, and responsible for Strategic planning.
Careers: Value Stream Consultant Portfolio Manager, Transformation Lead, and Enterprise Agile Coach.
Maintaining Certification: Business and IT
HRCI- Human Resource Certification Institute
Type:
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Description: is the premier credentialing organization for the human resource profession, setting the standard for HR.
What are HRCI Credits typically used for? distinguishes you as an expert in the HR field, with proven levels of skills and knowledge, and the competence necessary to mitigate risks and drive business results.
Careers: Business, Human Resource Associate, Human Resource Manager, HR Coordinator, and HR Generalist,
Where can I find these credits: Business, Education, IT, and Human Resource.
OMCA-Online Marketing Certified Associate
Type: Professional Certification
Awarding Organization: OMCA
Description: The association provides certification verification and credentialing of individual practitioners, agencies, and educational institutions. Certification is a worldwide standard for digital marketing that verifies the skills, education, and experience necessary to drive digital marketing initiatives.
How can I earn this certification?
- A passing score on the OMCA exam PLUS one of the following:
- 4,000 hours (two years) of marketing experience or roof of completion of an OMCP-Approved digital marketing course within the six months prior to your application or A secondary degree or equivalent (e.g., High School diploma or GED) with 600 hours of marketing experience.
Careers: Marketing
Maintain Certification:
- https://omcp.org/omca-certification/
- Extend the certification for the second year by participating in recognized organizations, events, training programs, and communities to earn PDUs.
- Renew the certificate for the additional year by passing the OMCA exam.
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PDU-Professional Development Unit
Type: Professional Credit
Awarding Organization:
Description: credit is a unit of measurement used to quantify the professional development activities that individuals engage in to maintain and enhance their skills and knowledge in various fields, such as project management, business analysis, and other professional domains.
What are PDU Credits typically used for? PDUs are commonly used by organizations like the Project Management Institute (PMI) to track.
Careers: Project Manager Program Manager, Portfolio Manager, Agile Coach, Project Coordinator, Project Management Officer, and Project Management Consultant.
Where can I find these credits : Business, Leadership Skills, and Management
PMI-ACP- Project Management Institute Agile Certified Practitioner
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Description: is focused on Agile project management methodologies and practices, which are widely used in software development.
What is PMI-ACP Credits typically used for? work in the Agile practices
Careers PMI-ACP credits apply to: Project Manager and professional who work in Agile environments.
Categories where you will find these credits: Business, IT, and Project Management
PMI PBA-Project Management Institute Professional Business Analysis
Description: is designed for professionals who work in or aspire to working roles related to business analysis and project management.
What are PMI PBA Credits typically used for? assesses the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to perform business analysis tasks effectively within a project management framework.
Careers PMI PBA credits apply to: Business Analyst and Project Manager.
Categories where you will find these credits: Business and Project Managment
PMI-CP Project Management Institute Construction Professional
Type: Professional Certification
Awarding Organization:
Description: is an advanced certification for construction and built environment professionals. As a higher-level certification focused on program management.
What are PMI CP Credits typically used for? professionals who work in construction industry
Careers: Agile Project Manager, Hybrid Project Manager, and Agile Project Coordinator.
Maintaining Certification: Business, IT, and Project Management
PMI PDUs-Project Management Institute Professional Development Units
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Description: are a measurement used by the Project Management Institute (PMI) to quantify and track professional development activities that contribute to the maintenance of PMI certifications, such as the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
What is PMI PDUs Credits typically used for? credit is a unit of measurement used to quantify the professional development activities that individuals engage in to maintain and enhance their skills and knowledge in various fields, such as project management, business analysis, and other professional domains.
Careers: Business Manager, Education, Healthcare, IT, and Project Management.
Where can l find these credits: Leadership and Management Skills
PMI RMP-Project Management Institute Risk Management
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Description: certification is focused on the field of risk management within the context of project management.
How can I earn this certification? assesses the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to perform business analysis tasks effectively within a project management framework.
Careers: Business Managers, Risk Management, and Project Management.
Maintaining Certification: Business, IT, and Project Manager
PMP-Project Management Professional Certification
Type: Professional Certification
Awarding Organization:
Description: is a certification assesses the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to perform business analysis tasks effectively within a project management framework.
How can I earn this certification? The PMP acknowledges candidates skilled at managing the people, processes, and business priorities of professional projects.
Careers: Business, Education, Healthcare, IT, and Non-Profit.
Maintaining Certification: Business
PMP-SP-Project Management Institute Scheduling Professional
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Description: certification recognizes demonstrated knowledge and advanced experience in the specialized area of developing and maintaining project schedules.
What is PMI-SP Credits typically used for? maintaining project scheduling.
Careers PMI-SP credits apply to: Education, Health, IT, and Project Management.
Categories where you will find these credits: Business
Power Skills PDUs-Power Skills Professional Development Units
Type: Professional Credit
Awarding Organization
Description: are a measurement used by the Project Management Institute (PMI) to quantify and track professional development activities that contribute to the maintenance of PMI certifications, such as the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
What are Power Skills PDUs Credits typically used for? credit is a unit of measurement used to quantify the professional development activities that individuals engage in to maintain and enhance their skills and knowledge in various fields, sucha as project management, business analysis, and other professional domains.
Careers: Project Manage
Where can I l find these credits: Business and Project Management
PfMP-Portfolio Management Professional
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Description: is focused on Agile project management methodologies and practices, which are widely used in software development.
What are PfMP Credits typically used for? Professionals who manage and oversee portfolios of projects and programs.
Careers: Portfolio Manager, Director of Portfolio Management, Portfolio Analyst, Strategic Program Manager, Consultant in Portfolio Management, Senior Project Manager, and Chief Operating Officer.
Categories where you will find these credits: Business
PgMP-Program Management Professional
Type: Professional Certification
Awarding Organization:
Description: The PgMP certification is designed for HR professionals who are engaged primarily in operational roles, such as implementing HR policies, serving as a point of contact for employees.
What are PgMP Credits typically used for? experienced program managers who oversee multiple related projects and programs in Information Technology, Construction and Engineering, Healthcare, Finance and Banking, Manufacturing and Supply Chain.
Careers: Program Manager, Portfolio Manager, Director of Program Management, Strategic Project Manager, and Program Director.
Maintaining Certification: Accounting, Business, Communication, Finance, HR professionals at all levels who seek to stay current in the evolving field of Human Resources
SHRM-Society for Human Resource Management
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Description: is a higher-level certification focused on Human Resource management.
What are SHRM Credits typically used for? offers two primary certifications (SHRMP-CP and SHRMP-PDCs) for HR professionals.
Careers: Leadership roles in Human Resources.
Categories where you : Business, Leadership, and Human Resource
SHRMP-CP Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional
Type: Professional Certification
Awarding Organization:
Description: This certification is designed for HR professionals who are engaged primarily in operational roles, such as implementing HR policies, serving as a point of contact for employees.
What are SHRMP-CP Credits typically used for? is used to assess the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to perform business analysis tasks effectively within a project management framework.
Careers: HR Coordinator, HR Specialist, Talent Acquistion, and HR Generalist.
Categories where you will find these credits: Human Resource
SHRMP-PDCs-Society for Human Resource Management Professional Development Credit
Type: Professional Certification
Awarding Organization:Description: refers to the measurement unit used by the (SHRM)to quantify and document participation in professional development activities related to HR (Human Resources) and people management.
What are SHRMP-PDCs Credits typically used for? SHRM PDCs is used to track and recognize the ongoing professional development efforts of individuals who hold SHRM certifications.
Careers SHRMP-PDCs credits apply to: HR professionals at all levels who seek to stay current in the evolving field of HR.
Categories where you will find these credits: Human Resource
SHRMP-SCP-Society for Human Resource Managements Senior Certified Professional
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Description: This certification is designed for HR professionals who are in senior-level positions, responsible for strategic planning and policy development
What are SHRMP-SCP Credits typically used for? is used for professionals in Senior HR Leadership, HR Management, Organizational Development, and HR Consulting.
Careers: HR Manager, HR Director, HR Business Partner, and HR Consultant.
Categories where you will find these credits: Human Resource